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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
7
A contributed article argues that Consolidated School should serve as a central hub for social, lecture courses, clubs, and entertainments. It notes improved school spirit, larger classes, and greater attendance as key benefits of consolidation, citing statewide experience.
A reader notes a sudden rise in prosperity as a dues payer clears a five bone subscription debt, elevating the community’s standing to a Vanderbilt class level yesterday.
A rural family recalls a death caused by slow aid due to muddy roads. The piece argues for better country roads, noting the physician arrived too late to save a woman in her prime. It urges readers to consider road improvements as life value beyond cost.
James W. White offers 20 coming two year old mules for sale, described as extra good. Owing to quarantine he cannot ship as before. Interested buyers are invited to view them at his Mt. Sterling address, phone 610-R.
A speaker denounces kissing as vulgar, while observers note the remark reflects personal bias and a moral stance. The quote sparks discussion on social norms and public decency.
A reflection on how love’s onset differs by gender and tenure of marriage. The excerpt notes that men often wonder at first love, while women may feel the same few years into marriage. It contrasts early infatuation with postmarital sentiment.
The New York American outlines how war terms mostly stem from non English sources—grenadier from French, musket from Italian moschetto, dragoon and cuirassier from French, huszar from Hungarian husz, uhlans from Turkish oglan, sword from Polish szabla, pistol from Italian Pistoia, bayonet from Bayonne, howitzer from Czech houfinice, and major from Spanish mayor, with guerra and guerre showing Italian, Spanish, French lineage for war itself.
Gossip in London scraps notes Mrs Newcomer seen with children blowing bubbles through a clay pipe and described as funny and smoking a common pipe. Several neighbors repeat the tale labeling the pipe horrid and associating pipe use with drinking.
A Pearson's Weekly report describes risks to alkali workers in Welsh plants. It recounts caustic splashes causing severe burns and potential blindness, and notes a heroic act where a worker rinsed a colleague’s eye with his own tongue. It also warns of chlorine gas poisoning, known as Roger, which can kill two men in an hour.
The article explains how Chinese years are grouped into twelve year cycles named after animals with the rat marking the first year. It notes that every birth year assigns a Chinese animal to a person and mentions once childbirth is born a child is considered one year old. It also describes a superstition of giving boys a girl’s name to mislead spirits seeking to harm male offspring.
In a breakfast scene in Terminology, Emperor Napoleon plays with the young Napoleon, lightly slapping him on the knee rather than caressing. He then tells Talma that he is slapping a king, a moment from Memoirs of Mme. de Remusat.
The 334 acre parcel of land four miles from the city on the Paris turnpike, belonging to the heirs of the late Caleb O Moberly, was divided by Commissioners Burchett Highland and Hart. Minnie Moberly receives the improved tract with the brick residence and 125 acres. Mrs Bessie Howell gets 93 unimproved acres. the two children of Len Moberly receive 126 acres. The estate, valued around 45000 dollars, reflects adjustments for advancements to Mrs Howell and Len Moberly.
A Missouri farmer reportedly raises elephants on his farm as possible sign of broader labor tensions. The piece notes new cheaper terms from Equitable Life as a leading policy change and questions impacts on workers and the market.
The London Standard recalls Byron fleeing vandals and boarding a Dover bound mail packet in a £500 coach. He waited for calmer seas before sailing, his voyage cited as proof he feared no seasickness in crossing.
A seven year old Walter claims it would take him and his father and mother three hours to finish a job. He insists three hours due to arguing time. The teacher corrects him, noting the paradox of collaboration and waste.
A Chicago Post quote debates love in marriage with lines about different loves and the notion that all marriages involve affection. The dialogue references love of adventure luxury advertising and other loves as explanations.
A humorous anecdote recounts Benjamin Franklin discussing voter qualification by noting a man with a donkey could vote, then the donkey dies before the next election. Franklin asks who voted previously, the man or the donkey.
The London Standard recalls Sir John Stainer’s superb memory shown at Crystal Palace when he played the organ in the Messiah from memory after a score was unavailable. A conductor despaired before Stainer performed flawlessly without sight of the folio.
In the Sandwich Islands the apple trees have run wild forming vast forests. Crests of trees stretch from sea level to mountain slopes and miles of apple woods are visible at times. The blossoms create a striking, beautiful scene.
H Bert VanEvera sold and delivered Autumn Leaf a nine months old filly to Edward Willis of Lexington for 600 dollars. The filly bought for Mr Baker of New York will be trained at the Willis barn in the Lexington trotting track. Autumn Leaf is black and sired by Mainleaf 2 0834 out of Gam betta Wilkes, noted performers. she is thoroughly broken and speedy.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that they will pay one dollar for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 in Toledo Ohio with seal. Company advertises internal cure affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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